Seasonal change

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
We are traveling and exploring Spain's food, wines, and sights.

We have had a pleasant summer cruising season this year. The weather typical of a neutral ENSO current summer. Sunny days courtesy of the Pacific High. A strong Arctic jet stream rippling across the globe carrying the low cells north of Vancouver Island. This is about to change with the season as fall approaches.

Rufus shares his views on the coming fall weather pattern. Break out the raincoats.


Fall Equinox - Monday September 22

Meteorological Fall began Sept 1; Astrological Fall begins today. Your latest forecast begins as soon as you get back here with a full Mug. Ready?

Warm week ahead, with temps climbing into the mid-80s in the Willamette Valley by mid-week; a bit cooler around the Puget Sound, as usual. Still, a decent ‘summer-like’ period to get the official Fall season started. It will cool down 10 degrees or so heading into the coming Sep 27,28 weekend, because of an increasing onshore flow. However, it will remain DRY. Rain is inching closer.

Rain Week. The closing days of September & beginning of October 2025 (week of Sep 29 - Oct 3) will be WET around the entire PNW. A series of 3 systems will begin to hit the PNW, starting over northern Vancouver Island before sunrise Mon the 29th. Steady rain from northern CA to Canada will fall by mid-day Monday. Wet all day Tue to end September. The second front of the series pushes onshore overnight Tue, with plenty of rain & showers on Wed Oct 1. The final storm front of the week arrives overnight Wed, with heavy rain as Thu Oct 2 gets started, esp. Eugene north. Drying down on Fri to end the first truly ‘fall rains’ period. Temps will be rather chilly. Of course, this detailed forecast scenario could change but, for now, plan accordingly should outdoor activities be scheduled that week. Cumulative precipitation expected during ‘rain week’ is anywhere from 1.25” to 2.5” Think Mud.

Weekend of Oct 4,5: Trending showery & cooler on Sat; drier by Sunday morning but notable chilly.

Oct 6-10 week is looking dry & warmer than the previous weekend. Rain may return to end the week. Maybe.

“Memory is the faculty that enables you to give someone most of your zip code.”

-Rufus
 
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Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Looks like the remnants of Gabrielle are heading out in the direction of Spain/Portugal.. She is going after ya, John..
Hope yall are having a fine trip!
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
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Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
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Fall brings showers to Spain. :facepalm:

Jim...
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
The rain in Spain, stays mainly on the plain.
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
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Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
Well I have bad news and some good news.

BAD NEWS first,

John and his wife Lyn were ROBBED in Spain. :facepalm:

GOOD NEWS is

They are both ok.

I was able to contact his daughter by a FLOAT PLAN, @jssailem gave me last year!

Thus proving the value of a FLOAT PLAN. :clap::clap:

Jim...
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
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Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
Update today.

They did get temporary Passports, but his Apple products that were stolen went into LOCK DOWN mode.

Lyn, got a new iPhone that is not locked.

I contacted APPLE support for them.

GOOD NEWS
1) Lyn's new iPhone is the only way they can text or call out.
2) They are now relaxing and determined to enjoy the remaining Vacation time. :clap:

BAD NEWS
1) John must recover all his accounts, when he is back home.
2) They must fly back home, hopefully missing both Hurricane effect in the Atlantic.

Jim...

PS: Two Step Authentication can be terrible at times. Be sure to share that with trusted people, then they can help when needed. ;)
 
Jun 21, 2004
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Beneteau 343 Slidell, LA
So sorry to hear of their misfortune. Happy to hear that they have put this incident behind them and will enjoy the remainder of the trip.
 
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MFD

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Jun 23, 2016
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Hunter 41DS Pacific NW USA
Ouch.

It is nice that modern phones have additional lockout features. It also is kind of scary how we reliant we are on them nowadays for basic life survival, especially when traveling.
 
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